Aftercare Instructions

After Your Treatment

Looking after your skin correctly following treatment is an important part of achieving the best possible results

Your exact aftercare will depend on the treatment you have received. You will be given treatment-specific instructions where required, but the following general advice will help you care for your skin following most facial treatments

Keep Your Skincare Gentle

Treat your skin gently while it recovers. Use a mild cleanser and the moisturising or barrier-supporting products recommended for your skin

Avoid introducing new products immediately after treatment and don't use cleansing brushes, scrubs, rough cloths or other products that may irritate the skin

If your treatment involves exfoliation or resurfacing, you may need to temporarily stop active ingredients such as retinoids/retinol, AHAs, BHAs, exfoliating acids, enzymes and other potentially irritating actives

We will advise you when these can safely be reintroduced, as this varies depending on your treatment.

Protect Your Skin From the Sun

Freshly treated skin can be more vulnerable to UV exposure and pigmentation

Avoid unnecessary direct sun exposure following treatment and wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day. Do not use sunbeds. Good daily sun protection is important not only following treatment, but for maintaining your overall skin health and treatment results

Don't Pick or Exfoliate

Some treatments may cause temporary dryness, tightness, redness or light flaking.

Allow this to settle naturally. Do not pick, peel, scratch or aggressively rub the treated skin, as this can increase irritation and potentially increase the risk of complications

Avoid physical and chemical exfoliation until your skin has recovered and follow the timeframe given for your particular treatment

Heat, Exercise & Swimming

Depending on the treatment you have received, you may be advised to temporarily avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, steam rooms, hot baths/showers, swimming pools and hot tubs

Your individual aftercare instructions will tell you how long these restrictions apply

Make-Up

When you can safely apply make-up depends on your treatment

For some treatments, make-up can be worn relatively soon afterwards, while treatments that temporarily compromise the skin barrier require a longer makeup-free period

Please follow the specific advice given for your treatment. When you do return to make-up, ensure brushes and sponges are clean to reduce unnecessary irritation or contamination

Hair Removal, Fake Tan & Other Treatments

Please avoid waxing, facial hair-removal treatments, fake tan and additional exfoliating or resurfacing treatments until your skin has recovered

If you are planning injectables, laser, another facial treatment or any other aesthetic procedure soon after your appointment, please ask us first so we can advise on appropriate treatment spacing

Keep Things Clean

Avoid unnecessarily touching your face following treatment and always wash your hands before applying skincare.

Keeping anything that regularly comes into contact with your face clean. 

Including pillowcases, make-up brushes, phones and towels is also good practice while your skin is recovering.

What Is Normal After Treatment?

Depending on your treatment, you may temporarily experience:

• Redness
• Dryness or flaking
• Tightness
• Mild tenderness
• Increased sensitivity
• Mild itching or warmth

The degree and duration of these effects will vary depending on the treatment and your individual skin

We will explain what you should expect following your particular treatment